#weeklystability

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Indian EGMEEA prices

EGMEEA continued to advance this week, though the move stayed limited to Rs 4/kg as prices reached Rs 156/kg from Rs 152/kg. That keeps the product on a stable upward run without the sharper jumps seen in more volatile domestic markets. Indian EGMEEA prices are now sitting close to the latest observed high, making the product relevant for buyers who prefer markets with clearer short-term structure.

The fortnight view shows the market at Rs 144/kg, while the month comparison goes back to Rs 132/kg, confirming that the rise has been gradual and persistent. From the broader range, the lower end near Rs 122/kg provides a useful baseline for understanding how the domestic market has shifted over time. EGMEEA prices in India are moving higher, but the pace remains controlled and weekly changes have stayed small. That has kept trading steady rather than erratic, which is useful for procurement teams working with fixed purchase cycles and budget reviews. Indian EGMEEA prices also continue to test resistance around Rs 156/kg, while support is seen near Rs 144/kg, leaving a narrow and readable framework for near-term negotiations and weekly tracking, EGMEEA, Price Firmness, Weekly Stability, Low Volatility, Chemical Market, Stable Trend.

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Polypropylene trades unchanged for another week

Polypropylene prices were steady again this week, maintaining the same benchmark as last week at Rs 91/kg. The domestic market has now recorded multiple sessions without movement, reinforcing a tight and predictable structure. Indian PP prices have shown no weekly or fortnight variation, keeping short-term procurement planning straightforward.

Looking back one month, the level remains unchanged, confirming a sustained consolidation phase. On a three-month comparison, the market stands above the earlier Rs 88/kg base, though it remains below the six-month reference near Rs 96/kg. The recent 30-day high and low both sit at Rs 91/kg, underlining how compressed the trading band has become. Indian PP prices therefore continue to reflect minimal volatility and steady transactional behaviour. PP prices in India are currently characterised by stability rather than fluctuation.

With no expansion in range and no week-on-week change, the market remains neutral in tone. Buyers and traders are operating within a clearly defined band centred at Rs 91/kg, without fresh directional signals, Polypropylene, Polypropylene Market, Trades Unchanged, Weekly Stability, Petrochemical Prices, Market Trend.

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 PVC stays steady with limited weekly movement

PVC held steady on a week-on-week view, with limited movement keeping near-term comparisons stable for February buying. Indian PVC prices were flat at Rs 68/kg versus last week, while the fortnight reference remained aligned at Rs 68/kg, limiting volatility in short coverage decisions. For buyers working on contract resets, the unchanged weekly print reduces the need to re-open settled deals mid-cycle.

The month view still shows recovery from early-January lows, with the latest level Rs 3/kg above Rs 65/kg. Over the past 90 days, the recent high was around Rs 71/kg and the low was near Rs 65/kg, and moves stayed measured rather than sharp. PVC prices in India are currently centred near Rs 68/kg, which keeps both ends of the recent spread visible for tendering and budgeting. This week’s close sits below the November reference near Rs 71/kg, keeping the broader three-month tone softer than early-quarter prints, even as the latest week stayed flat.

On a six-month comparison, the series is below the early-August reference near Rs 71/kg, and the year-on-year line is lower versus about Rs 75/kg seen in early February 2025. Indian PVC prices therefore remain anchored by Rs 65/kg and Rs 71/kg as clear reference markers in the domestic market this week, with weekly moves staying restrained, PVC prices, PVC market, weekly stability, limited movement, polymer trends.

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Methanol remains stable with limited weekly change

Methanol ended the latest assessment cycle at Rs 30.75/kg on February 5, holding flat week on week and keeping short-term signals steady for procurement planning. After minor adjustments earlier in the period, the last two weeks have been anchored at the same reference point, leaving Indian Methanol prices in a calm near-term posture.

The month trend is modestly firmer, with Methanol up Rs 0.60/kg versus January 6 (Rs 30.15/kg). The three-month comparison is softer by Rs 1.25/kg from November 7 (Rs 32.00/kg), while the six-month reference shows an improvement of Rs 2.50/kg from August 9 (Rs 28.25/kg). On a year-on-year basis, prices are Rs 1.25/kg higher than February 5, 2025 (Rs 29.50/kg), placing the recent steadiness in a broader context without changing the near-term tone.

Over the last 30 days, pricing stayed near the recent high around Rs 31.25/kg and near the recent low close to Rs 30.15/kg, indicating that moves were small and volatility remained limited. This keeps Indian Methanol prices easy to track, while Methanol prices in India continue to trade inside a well-defined recent corridor useful for budgeting Methanol prices, Methanol market, weekly stability, limited change, chemical trends.

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Mixed Xylene Isomer steady weekly, softer on 3M

Mixed Xylene Isomer posted a small weekly rise, closing at Rs 75.75/kg, up Rs 0.50/kg from last week. The benchmark remains close to the month’s upper reference point, and weekly movement continues to be limited. In this setting, Indian Mixed Xylene Isomer prices are easiest to manage for routine procurement, with changes arriving in small steps rather than abrupt shifts.

Across broader anchors, the fortnight comparison is higher by Rs 1.75/kg, while the one-month view is lower by Rs 1.75/kg. The three-month comparison is lower by Rs 10.25/kg, highlighting a softer quarterly backdrop even as the latest two weeks improved. Over six months, the marker is lower by Rs 1.25/kg, suggesting most of the downside has occurred within the last quarter. In the most recent month, prices ranged between Rs 73.50/kg and Rs 76.25/kg, indicating contained volatility and a clear corridor for tender checks.

Year on year, the benchmark is higher by Rs 2.25/kg, offering a firmer annual context. For teams tracking Mixed Xylene Isomer prices in India, Rs 73.50/kg remains the clearest recent low marker, while Rs 76.25/kg is the nearest month high reference. Indian Mixed Xylene Isomer prices remain compressed in the short term despite the weaker three-month comparison, Mixed xylene isomer prices, Mixed xylene isomer market, weekly stability, three month softening, aromatics trends.

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